WELCOME TO DROPLETS 2017

JULY 24-26, 2017

UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Liquid droplets are of prime importance for many natural phenomena as well as for a broad variety of industrial processes. The aim of the 3-day international workshop Droplets 2017 is to bring together researchers working on droplets in the broad sense: from pure to complex fluids, from impact to evaporation and solidification, covering experimental, theoretical, and industrial perspectives. The workshop builds upon the successful Droplets 2013 workshop held in Marseille and Droplets 2015 workshop held in University of Twente. This year's workshop will consist of plenary keynotes lectures, oral presentations, poster presentations, and brainstorm sessions. The program will be shaped to stimulate group discussions and informal exchanges.

BOOK OF ABSTRACTS

A booklet of abstracts for Droplets 2017 can be found here.

FOCUS AREAS

  • Droplet Impact
  • Drop Coalescence
  • Inkjet Printing
  • Evaporation
  • Wetting
  • Emulsions
  • Solidification

IMPORTANT DATES

February 1, 2017 Abstract submission open
UPDATE:March 15, 2017 April 5, 2017 Abstract submission closed
April 15, 2017 Notification of authors
July 25, 2017 Reception dinner

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

Please submit a two (2) page abstract with complete list of authors and affiliations to droplet2017@hsseas.ucla.edu. Please use the abstract template provided here. Please include your preference (Talk or Poster) in the subject of email.

Keynote Speakers

Prof. Sidney Nagel

University of Chicago Singularities, Instabilities and Patterns in Fluid Flow

Prof. Kathleen Stebe

University of Pennsylvania Geometry as a field: Strategies for Directed Assembly

Scientific Committee

Chairman (2013-2019)

D. BRUTIN (France)

Member’s term in 2017

D. LOHSE (The Netherlands)

A. AMIRFAZLI (Canada)

E. BONACURSO (Germany)

H.J. BUTT (Germany)

P. COLINET (Belgium)

Member’s term in 2019

D. BRUTIN (France)

D. FAIRHURST (UK)

J. SNOEIJER (The Netherlands)

X.H. ZHANG (Australia)

G. MCHALE (UK)

Member’s term in 2021

J. BUSH (USA)

D. QUERE (France)

Upcoming Member with term in 2023

P. KAVEHPOUR (USA)

Conference organizers

Prof. Pirouz Kavehpour

UCLA

Prof. Jonathan Rothstein

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Prof. C-J Kim

UCLA

Prof. Sindy Tang

Stanford University

Program

A schedule of the Droplets 2017 program can be downloaded here [UPDATED 2017/07/23]

A booklet of abstracts for Droplets 2017 can be downloaded here.

Exhibition

For exhibition at Droplets 2017, please contact Prof. Pirouz Kavehpour: pirouz@seas.ucla.edu

ONLINE REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION FEES

UPDATE: Early registration is possible until March 1st. Early registration has been extended to MAY 5th. Late registration from April 2nd 21st until July 23rd.

Attendee Early Late
Full conference fee $600 $750
Student full conference fee $300 $600

The registration fee includes:

  • Attendance to the program
  • Conference bag with program booklet and USB-stick
  • Lunches, coffee and tea breaks including drinks during the poster sessions
  • Reception Dinner on July 24

Students

Students should send a proof of their student status (e.g. signed statement from your Department head or supervisor). Post-doctoral researchers do not count as students.

Confirmation

You will receive immediately a confirmation (PDF) per e-mail of your registration data.  Your confirmation ID-number is mentioned on this confirmation; you will need this for all correspondence with the secretariat. 

Letter of invitation

A letter of invitation can be obtained after your registration process has been completed. Contact us with your request. The letter will be sent to you by e-mail as a PDF file.

UCLA's premier meeting venueUCLA Luskin Conference Center

Hotel accommodation

The UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center reservation system is now ready to take conference and meeting attendee reservations. Attendees may reserve a room at a special group rate of $242 per night (price INCLUDES fee and tax). Please either visit their website or call 855-LCC-UCLA (855-522-8252) to make reservations.

Use the code DRP0117 to receive the special group rate. Please note that valid credit card information must be provided to guarantee attendee reservations. Attendees will have until June 23, 2017 to reserve their rooms at the group rate of $242.

Travel information

Parking information can also be found at the Luskin Center's site.

Contact information

For more information, please contact Prof. Pirouz Kavehpour: pirouz@seas.ucla.edu